Jackson, Mississippi

Birthplace of America’s music is a pretty bold claim considering Memphis, Nashville and New Orleans are in close proximity! I’ll just leave it at that.

But can’t – and won’t – argue with sunsets on the river. Beautiful, right?

P.S. Gators live here, too. 😉

Memphis to Mississippi: 210 milesMemorable (meal) moment: Google Maps offered me an alternate route, saying there was an accident causing a 6-minute delay. I accidentally took it because I turned off to get gas, and it put me on the route by default, saving me at least an hour. A semi had jack-knifed and its left backside was torn open like a can opener cut through it, with contents spilling onto the freeway and blocking all lanes.Song of the Drive: The More I Drink by Blake Shelton